Orchestrator
Jack Earle is a world-class pianist, trumpet player, conductor, composer, arranger and producer with over ten years’ professional experience in the music industry.
As a versatile and prolific music aficionado, Jack is in high demand in theatre, concert, recording, TV, radio and education, as well as performing and recording with iconic artists such as Tina Arena, Kate Ceberano, David Campbell, Rhonda Burchmore and more.
Jack’s professional theatre credits include: Dream Lover, Evita, Hairspray, The Who’s Tommy, The Rocky Horror Show, Guys & Dolls and Rent. His compositions, performances, and arrangements, ranging from solo piano, to big band and symphony orchestra, have been commissioned by television, radio, cabaret, dance-theatre, and educational institutions nationwide.
Alongside his professional credits, Jack has carved a niche for himself as an artistic entrepreneur, forming The Jack Earle Big Band in 2008, aged twelve, and building it into one of Australia’s most exciting large jazz ensembles, combining his love of composing, arranging and public entertainment. His business further expanded with the formation of The Jack Earle Trio in 2015, which focuses on improvisation, experimentation and the avant-garde, highlighting his ability to master multiple musical styles and cater for diverse audiences.
Jack is the consummate entertainer with a unique flair for out-of-the-box creative offerings, spanning both the mainstream and the fringe.
9 & 10 October 2026 · Kölner Philharmonie
An evening celebrating the extraordinary songs of Stephen Schwartz